Losing weight with weights

jakeziskin1

I really appreciate all the help and advice again! Il continue to eat right, work out and start lifting alittle more heavy. My main problems with lifting heavy are my shoulders. I have popping and clicking and I had shoulder surgery a few years back, I went from 200 pounds on the bench press to around 105. It was rough and I'm now back at 140lb and I can handle a set of two at most. I usually aim for 3 sets of 10 at 135 and then drop to 105 2 sets of 10. I want to lift more but it just doesn't happen, after the few sets my arms just stop. I see myself with a raised bar and unable to lift it up or down.

I have never taken any supplements to get big. But maybe if anyone has any good suggestions to a pre work out or a creating or something. Sometimes I here people at the gym saying there pump was so good or there pre work outs amazing. I'd be interested in looking at some helpful products if they exist. But

jemhh

jakeziskin1 wrote: »

I really appreciate all the help and advice again! Il continue to eat right, work out and start lifting alittle more heavy. My main problems with lifting heavy are my shoulders. I have popping and clicking and I had shoulder surgery a few years back, I went from 200 pounds on the bench press to around 105. It was rough and I'm now back at 140lb and I can handle a set of two at most. I usually aim for 3 sets of 10 at 135 and then drop to 105 2 sets of 10. I want to lift more but it just doesn't happen, after the few sets my arms just stop. I see myself with a raised bar and unable to lift it up or down.

I have never taken any supplements to get big. But maybe if anyone has any good suggestions to a pre work out or a creating or something. Sometimes I here people at the gym saying there pump was so good or there pre work outs amazing. I'd be interested in looking at some helpful products if they exist. But

Your program is more important than your pre-workout so I wouldn't focus on the latter right now. It sounds like you may be using a self-created program. There are a ton of different established well-rounded lifting programs. Such a program would guide your progression so that you can continue to lift more. This is a non-exhaustive list of programs that use a variety of different rep ranges and exercises, though their core lifts are very similar. A few are related to/come from books but several can be done just by following the directions/instructions at the links:

* Starting Strength & Practical Programming Novice - http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
* Fierce 5 (note that there are several variations from beginner to advanced, 3-5 day, plus a dumbbell program) - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=1267226191#post1267226191
* All Pro's - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843
* Stronglifts - http://stronglifts.com/
* A Workout Routine (beginner) - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/
* Full body dumbbell routine (note: women and men can use the same rep range, if you want to go low do it, if you want to go high do it. I promise that neither will make you gain or lose a Y chromosome.) - https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html
* Strong Curves - http://bretcontreras.com/wp-content/uploads/Strong-Curves-Workout-Templates.pdf
* NROLFW - http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women
* Juggernaut 2.0 - http://www.jtsstrength.com/store/the-juggernaut-method-2-0/
* 5/3/1 (get the book but this is a calculator) - https://blackironbeast.com/5/3/1/calculator
* Greyskull - http://strengthvillain.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=89
* Lyle McDonald's barbell and machine routines - http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/beginning-weight-training-part-4.html/

JoeCWV

Like the OP I also do not like lifting weights. I lost 70 pounds and did it with diet. I added cardio, mostly running outside, or an elliptical in the winter. This winter I started lifting. I like the machines, not so much with the free weights.

I do not lift "heavy". I lift what I can do 10 reps of and feel the burn. I can easily adjust the weight up or down between sets. My suggestion is to lift what you are comfortable with then add weight slowly because you wont progress without increasing the load. It matters not where you start so long as you understand you need to increase as you go.

I was 190 pounds in December when I started lifting. Still 190 but my pants are loose in the waist and my shirts a bit tighter so I know I am getting more toned and trimming body fat. Don't know my percentages as that's not my thing.

My point to all this is just do your thing. If after a time you aren't happy with your progress you can always change. Oh yea I still don't like lifting,,, I do like the way my body is changing though.

Carlos_421

AnvilHead wrote: »

jakeziskin1 wrote: »

rybo wrote: »

So you don't like putting forth effort basically? Unless you take those light weights and do them for a ridiculous amount of reps to where your muscles are on fire, you aren't really accomplishing anything.

I look for advice when I write my posts not judgement. I wouldn't have went from 255-195 if I didn't put in an effort. That's a joke to me and honestly rude. I work out 5-6 times a week and I asked a simple question regarding lite weights to tone that's all. If lifting heavy gets you tone il continue to do so thanks.

Here's a great article to read about getting "toned", which cuts through a lot of the BS: http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/muscle-tone/

Beat me to it.